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There’s no smoke without fire…or in this case, vapes? Apparently, plainclothes Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officers have the power to enter and search your house if they suspect you possess a vape, and they don’t need a warrant to do it. A recent incident involving TikToker Rapperboy has us asking, just how far does the long arm of the law reach? What are the safeguards against scammers taking advantage of this? Separately, yet another case of blackface has surfaced at a company dinner & dance. Seriously, Singapore. How many times have we been over this already?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:50) Intro(04:15) HSA Can Bust You for Vaping(25:32) Yet Another Case of Blackface(49:35) One Shiok Comment(52:19) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutHSA Can Bust You for VapingHSA: Officers can enter premises without warrant to enforce laws on e-vaporisersHSA officers visit man's home over vape use, he calls them 'uninvited guests'[May 2024] HSA reviewing penalties to strengthen deterrence against vaping in SingaporeYet Another Case of BlackfaceUOL apologises after 'blackface' attendees at dinner and dance event spark backlashBlackface cases in Singapore spark outrage, calls to plug racial awareness gapsOne Shiok CommentComment by mucus_membrane_88One Shiok ThingPrejudice by Tim MinchinSedap! A Culinary Adventure - Official Release Date Trailer | The MIX Fall Showcase 2024Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

SG60 is just round the corner, and Singapore’s beloved cabaret troupe Dim Sum Dollies are back to celebrate it! In this episode, we speak to founding member Selena Tan about the Dollies’ 22-year history, their upcoming show, and whether or not cancel culture has made it harder for comedians. She’s had a gutsy journey herself, abandoning the law profession in a time when a career in theatre was unheard of, setting up Singapore’s only for-profit theatre company, and surviving the Covid pandemic. No one tells it quite like Selena! Also, check out a special promo below for YLB listeners who want to attend the Dim Sum Dollies show!(00:00) Tell You First(00:50) Intro(02:55) The Beginning of Selena's Career(03:43) Dim Sum Dollies' Evolution(06:40) Selena's Perspective on the Arts(11:53) Dream Academy and Comedy in Singapore(16:14) Selena's Journey to Law and Performing Arts(25:30) Introduction to Theatre Companies(26:21) Transition to Professional Theatre(27:52) Challenges of the Theatre Industry(28:44) Financial Realities of Acting(36:35) Singapore's Unique Theatre Infrastructure(43:26) Cultural Differences in Movie Making(45:32) Support for Local Arts in Singapore(48:44) New Generations in Theatre(52:28) Comedy and Cancel Culture(01:10:00) Upcoming Show and Creative Process(01:11:05) One Shiok ThingFind Selena Tan + Special YLB Promo for Dim Sum Dollies - Sixty Sexy YearsInstagramYLB Promo for Dim Sum DolliesUse the promo code ‘YAHLAHBUT’ when purchasing at the link below to get a special discount for selected dates!https://ticketing.sistic.com.sg/sistic/booking/dollies1224?promocode=dollies1224DOUsing this promo code entitles you to 15% off Cat1, 10% off Cat2 or 5% off Cat3 for show dates on 16, 17, 18 and 19 DecemberOur Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTWe are more than 20 episodes into this first season of TELL YOU FIRST, where we dive into fascinating topics in history, pop culture and science that you never knew you needed to know - all with a touch of comedy.Upcoming topics include life during the Japanese Occupation, imagining Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew, and even how Taylor Swiftonomics changed Singapore forever!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleOur Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.com   Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutOne Shiok ThingI Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A YearCreating the Most Satisfying DeskRYUCAMP YouTube channelMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

The ruling People’s Action Party turned 70, and has officially entered its Lawrence Wong era. At its ginormous biennial conference, our new PM formally took over as the party’s Secretary-General. Of course, we had to read between the lines and dissect his speech, as hype builds towards next year’s general election. Is that the oft-mentioned “fear-mongering” about the Opposition we’re hearing? And just how hard is it to recruit new blood? Speaking of which, an inventor-turned Hokkien Mee seller found it hard to recruit cooks, so he ordered a robot from Wuhan and programmed it to fry Hokkien Mee with his own recipe. We give our verdict!(00:00) Folklory(00:48) Intro(05:56) PAP Turns 70(34:02) Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now(50:00) One Shiok Comment(54:16) One Shiok ThingOur Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutPAP Turns 70, Enters its Lawrence Wong EraOrderly transitions in political leadership cannot be taken for granted: SM Lee in last speech as PAP chiefNew members of PAP’s top decision-making body announced at party conferenceTributes pour in for outgoing PAP secretary-general Lee Hsien Loong at party’s awards dinnerPM Wong surprised by Apt. song choice as he takes the stageWith high stakes in next general election, PAP can no longer 'afford to stay in the background': PM WongNo chance of 'opposition wipe-out' in next GE: PM Lawrence WongEven Hokkien Mee is AI NowFormer engineer opens Hokkien mee stall with food cooked by a robotOne Shiok CommentComment by nyetkattYouTube comments on #591One Shiok ThingCNA wins Best News Explainer at AIB Awards in London for video on Israel-Gaza warThe Problem with Jubilee Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Today’s episode is all about sending messages and changing behaviours. An NUS student thought it was a good idea to deflate the tyres of several cars to send a message about vehicular carbon emissions. Deflate only; no harm done right? We discuss the global movement that inspired this student, and why such actions may not be as clever as they seem. Meanwhile, the government has re-introduced a toilet hygiene mascot from two years ago, called Toilemon. It is a literal toilet bowl with eyes, to encourage everyone to keep toilets clean. Sure… but did they have to do it this way??(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:55) Intro(04:38) Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres(33:57) Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns(43:03) One Shiok Comment(47:00) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutStudent Eco-activist Charged for Deflating TyresNUS student allegedly deflated tyres of five cars in Woodlands, charged with being a public nuisance[2023] Activists drill holes in tyres of more than 60 SUVs at Exeter car dealership | Environmental activism | The Guardian[2023] Tyre Extinguishers: Anger after SUV tyres deflated by activists[2022] Tyre Extinguishers: A Night Out with the Climate Activists Sabotaging SUVsSingapore’s Toilet Mascot ReturnsS'pore created a toilet mascot called Toilemon to remind everyone to keep toilets clean & hygienicThe Green Guardians of SingaporeOne Shiok CommentComment by Mucus_Membrane_88Comment by ejsinonOne Shiok ThingHow i started the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contestWhy Joe Rogan Ditched the Left – And What It Means for AmericaMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

There’s a saying in gambling: the house always wins. Unless, it seems, you’re Resorts World Sentosa. Due to unsatisfactory tourism metrics, authorities have only renewed its casino licence for two years, instead of the usual three. The Integrated Resorts opened to such fanfare in 2010, yet RWS’ facade now seems to be… dare we say… DISintegrating? Where did it all go wrong? In other news, HSBC’s new head honcho is doing such a big business shakeup that senior managers now have to reapply for their jobs, if they want to keep them. Now that’s a whole other way to drive organisational performance!(00:00) Tell You First(00:48) Intro(08:09) Resorts World Sentosa Underperforming?(29:11) HSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their Jobs(40:40) One Shiok Comment(43:18) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutResorts World Sentosa Underperforming?RWS casino licence only renewed for 2 years as tourism performance 'unsatisfactory'GRA’s statementResorts World Sentosa's casino licence renewed for just 2 years over 'unsatisfactory' tourism performanceRWS waterfront development set to open by 2030; to feature 88m-tall sculpture, 'mountain' trail[2023] Resorts World Sentosa fined S$2.25m for not performing checks when collecting cash of S$5,000 or more[2022] Singapore extends Marina Bay Sands casino license until 2025 – IAGHSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their JobsHSBC asks hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in bank revamp, sources sayHSBC managers are competing to keep their jobs in CEO’s revampOne Shiok CommentMeme by hayata_sOne Shiok ThingHilarious Viral Clip of AOC & Elon Musk Apologizing & Falling In LoveWhen The Jump Scare is Actually Clever | Vanity FairMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Big Tech used to be all about big employee perks: flexible hours, free food, travel opportunities, in-office naps and massages, all to attract top talent to do high-value work.  But as the tech crunch continues, these perks are being swallowed. Will glamorous tech firms eventually become like all other mundane companies? Separately, we look at what is arguably the biggest employee perk ever: diplomatic immunity. A Singapore government officer in London has been found guilty of child neglect, but is getting away scot-free. What is the bigger problem here: the neglect, or the fact that diplomatic immunity remains a widespread practice today?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(01:00) Intro(08:50) Yah Lah BUT Live Show(10:12) Big Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller Perks(31:40) MFA Officer Guilty of Child Neglect(50:23) One Shiok Comment(54:06) One Shiok ThingOur LIVE SHOW on Thu, 12 Dec 2024Happening at 8pm in Singapore’s CBD - more details to follow!Ticket sales go live at 3pm on Tue, 19 Nov, and we’ll share the link in our Telegram group, so join it now at https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast!Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutBig Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller PerksGoodbye to big tech’s big perks? S’pore workers say global techlash has come for their benefits[2012] Here's What Happens To Google Employees When They DieMFA Officer Guilty of Child NeglectS’pore govt officer in London counselled, warned for leaving kids home alone: MFABritish government discloses crimes allegedly committed by foreign diplomatsWritten statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK ParliamentSingapore High Commission officer mentioned in UK parliament over alleged child neglect given warning: MFAOne Shiok CommentComment by fujishimaComment by furby_botOne Shiok ThingLife on Our Planet | Official Trailer | NetflixNobody Wants This | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In Parliament this week, an epic 5-hour debate about how to save our hawker culture took place. PSP’s Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa put forth a slew of suggestions, which were hotly debated by both sides of the floor. At the end, the amended bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the pressing need to preserve our hawker culture, but will it be enough? Elsewhere, a Singapore PR made headlines when she brought the Singapore flag to space as part of a Blue Origin mission to space. She’s actually Scottish by origin, so does that dampen the achievement in the eyes of Singaporeans?(00:00) Folklory(01:15) Intro(08:41) How to Save Our Hawkers(47:17) First Astronaut from Singapore?(01:00:59) One Shiok Comment(01:03:42) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comOur LIVE SHOW on Thu, 12 Dec 2024Happening at 8pm in Singapore’s CBD - more details to follow!Ticket sales go live at 3pm on Tue, 19 Nov, and we’ll share the link in our Telegram group, so join it now at https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastSee you there!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutHow to Save Our HawkersPSP's amended motion on supporting hawkers passed in Parliament by group of cross-party MPsFrom 'flexible rents' to foreign manpower: PSP's proposals on supporting hawkers and what the government saysGovt sets out ways it helps sustain hawker culture, alleviate cost pressures on S’poreansLeong Mun Wai’s SpeechResponse to Motion on Hawker Culture - Dr Koh Poh KoonFirst Astronaut from Singapore?She's not a Singapore citizen yet, but she proudly took national flag to outer spaceOne Shiok CommentComment by Mucus_Membrane_88Comment by toby.chyeOne Shiok ThingRuud Van Nistelrooy’s farewell to the Man Utd FansBetter Man | Official Trailer (2024 Movie) – Robbie Williams, Michael Gracey, Jonno DaviesMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

In a surprising move, the Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing a slew of legal amendments that will lessen the punishment for road traffic offences, even if they result in grievous hurt or death. Pretty unusual for a country that tends towards harsher punishments for many things! We discuss the MHA’s thinking behind this, and what signals it may inadvertently send. In other news, the days of individual school canteen stalls may be numbered, as fewer people want to do the job. What will students lose if schools move to a centralised kitchen / cookhouse model for canteens?(00:00) A Message From SCDF(01:04) Intro(07:22) Is the Government Going Easy on Traffic Offenders?(27:18) The End of School Canteen Stalls?(42:49) One Shiok Comment(44:49) One Shiok ThingCareers with SCDFFor more information, check out https://scdfcareers.sg/Listen to Sergeant Gina on YLB 566Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutIs the Government Going Easy on Traffic Offenders?Removing mandatory sentences for first-time offenders among proposed changes to Singapore's road traffic lawsProposed changes to traffic rules to prevent some offenders from being overly punishedFirst Reading of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) BillThe End of School Canteen Stalls? New canteen models for schools an option soon as MOE tackles stallholder shortagesPre-packed meals, dispensers: Canteen vendor shortage drives S’pore schools to serve up alternativesOne Shiok CommentComment by 299792458mpersecComment by SplashhhhOne Shiok ThingEmi Aramaki - Purple DreamTangle NewsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

People are calling the 2024 US Presidential Election the ‘Podcast Election’ for the role that long-form, unfiltered conversations played in shaping popular opinion. So is Lawrence Wong becoming our ‘Press Conference Prime Minister’? He has pledged to do more press conferences, not tied to any specific announcements, just to improve the government’s public communications. In a recent one, he weighed in on the outcome of the US election. Meanwhile, Australia is considering a ban on social media for under-16s from as early as next year. How helpful would such a move be, and could it work in Singapore? (00:00) Tell You First(00:45) Intro(11:08) Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference(37:52) Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media(57:56) One Shiok Comment(01:00:57) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we bust out our millennial dance moves and go deep into Singapore’s longest running dance party, Mambo Jambo! Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutLawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press ConferenceElections that lead to a divided society have 'no winners': PM Wong on the importance of social unityLawrence Wong pledges more press conferences as part of government's effort to improve public communication; MCI to be renamedAustralia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social MediaCommentary: Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but we don't know yet if they'll helpAustralian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social mediaCNA Explains: Why is Malaysia asking social media platforms to get a licence or risk getting banned?Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining ordersOne Shiok CommentReddit poll by Majestic-Economist-6Comment by marcwaynejacobOne Shiok ThingChimbridge Singlish Dictionary - Meaning, Etymology, Definition, Origin, and MoreWhat Remains of the Old Sentosa Monorail?Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

Rishi Budhrani, a Singaporean comedian renowned for his wit, joins to explore the surprising aftermath of Trump's presidential victory. He humorously critiques the global reaction to U.S. politics while also discussing unique challenges faced by comedians today. The conversation takes a turn to a recent survey revealing the least satisfying neighborhoods in Singapore, sparking lively debate about resident sentiments and community attachment. Rishi's blend of humor and insights makes for a thought-provoking listen!